Matchday Guide: Republic FC vs Whitecaps FC 2

By Republic FC Staff, 06/16/17, 6:30PM PDT

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Everything you need to know for Saturday's match.

It's almost USL matchday! Republic FC host Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 this Saturday in the two clubs' second meeting of the season, the first which ended in a 0-0 draw. Republic FC will enter the match with plenty of confidence after a midweek 4-1 win over MLS side Real Salt Lake in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Saturday's match will once again feature $10 20 oz beers from 6:30 p.m. through kickoff and you can get out of the sun in The Market with our new shaded area. As we enter these hot days of summer, we'd also like to remind fans that small soft sided coolers and sealed bottled water are allowed into Papa Murphy's Park.

TICKETS

Fans may purchase single match tickets to the match in one of the following three ways:
1. Online at Ticketmaster.com
2. At Republic FC Headquarters and Team Store on matchday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3. At the Papa Murphy's Park Box Office beginning at 6:30 p.m. on matchday.

PROMOTIONS

Be the Match at the Match

Stop by the UC Davis Health booth on Saturday and to become a part of the marrow registry to help find blood marrow matches for patients like Chris Contreras, a Woodland native and resident who was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia in 2015. It’s quick and easy to register! All you need to do is:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 44 years old.
• Make a good faith commitment to donate if you are a match to anyone in need.
• Meet health eligibility guidelines.
• Complete paperwork.
• Get a swab of the inside of the cheek.

We've teamed up with CHP and Ovations to bring the Designated Driver Campaign to Papa Murphy's Park for Saturday's match. Fans that pledge to be a designated driver at the CHP booth will receive a wristband and a free water. Check out the CHP booth at the match to learn more!

"Starting Off on the Right Shoe" Shoe Drive

Fans are encouraged to bring a pair of shoes for donation to tonight's match for Chicas Latinas' annual shoe drive. The shoes should be:

New, not used

Fit a child within the ages range of 6-12, boys or girls.

The drive will also be accepting brand new pairs of socks. We have donation bins in the Team Store as well for any fans that would like to drop off a donation during the week.

Complimentary Bike Repairs

The first 20 fans who bike to the match tonight and check in their bikes to the California Family Fitness bike station will receive a complimentary tune-up for their bike.

BASICS

Headquarters and Team Store Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Presenting Partner: UC Davis HealthGates Open: 6:30 p.m.Kickoff: 8 p.m.Papa Murphy’s Park Will Call and Box Office Open: 6:30 p.m.Match Hashtag: #SACvVANTickets: Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available for walkup purchase at the Box Office starting at 6:30 p.m. on matchday.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY FOR 2017 SEASON

The Market now features a shaded area near the band area in order to help fans stay cool in the hot summer nights.

Cali Grill is now located in The Market by the main merchandise stand and Beer Garden. Food trucks will now be found behind the north end grandstand. Cali Grill now features a new menu:

Hot cocoa and coffee will be available. The Java stand is located behind the north end grandstand and close to the main entrance or Green Gate.

For the 2017 season, we will promote a “Featured Craft Brew” each match. The craft beer will be a style or label not normally found or in limited supply. It will be a premium brew (sometimes also a higher alcohol content) offered at the same price as all other brews on tap. Limited supply. The featured beer will be located at the Main Beer Stand behind Sec. 106 on the west side.

Craft brew on tap and pretzels will be offered behind Sec. 120 on the SE corner of the facility for our ticket holders on the east side.

CA Ice Cream also joins the food vendors at Papa Murphy’s Park for the 2017 season.

GETTING TO THE MATCH

Parking
Papa Murphy's Park offers a variety of parking options. All vehicles headed to events at Papa Murphy's Park should use the Cal Expo Main Gate (located on Exposition Boulevard and Heritage Way) to access parking.

For easy parking and quick exit, fans are encouraged to use the Lot C parking entrance located at Exposition Boulevard and Challenge Way. Parking in Lot C is $8 per vehicle, cash only.

The closest available parking for fans attending Papa Murphy's Park are Lots A and B, which are located west and north of Papa Murphy's Park. Parking in Lots A and B is $10 per vehicle, cash only.

Bike Valet by SABA, Presented by California Family Fitness
There will be complimentary bike valet provided by SABA and presented by California Family Fitness, located at the West Gate.